Capitals Acquire Defenseman Joel Edmundson from Canadiens

Overview

• The Washington Capitals traded draft picks to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Joel Edmundson.
• Montreal will retain half of Edmundson's $3.5 million salary as part of the trade.
• Edmundson, 30, played 61 games for the Canadiens last season, scoring two goals and 13 points.
• He previously helped the St. Louis Blues win the Stanley Cup in 2019 before being traded three times.
• The Capitals add depth and experience to their defense after trading Dmitry Orlov.